The Weekly Closeout: Big Lots fills out C-suite and At Home faces downgrade

Big Lots named marketing and merchandising chiefs, while Moody’s downgraded the home retailer’s corporate credit rating.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 11, 2022

The value of blending: Inside E.l.f’s post-cookie mobile strategy

As the holidays approach, the beauty retailer counts on a connected ecosystem and its 3 million loyalty members in pursuit of forever customers.

By Jessica Hammers • Nov. 11, 2022

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How retailers are thinking about in-store experience

Complementary shop-in-shops, age-appropriate experiences and integrated technology are just a few ways retailers are reworking stores to suit shoppers.

By Retail Dive staff

Peloton goes beyond the workout for holiday push

New ads showcase how motivation from instructors translates beyond exercise sessions as the company battles a difficult year for business.

By Jessica Hammers • Nov. 10, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond taps Burlington vet as chief marketing, customer officer

Bart Sichel has extensive experience in marketing and retail, and joins a C-suite marked by turmoil at a retailer struggling to turn around.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 10, 2022

Target pivots to larger stores with new 150K-square-foot format

The concept is 20,000 square feet larger than the company average, with more space for pickup services, fulfillment and merchandise.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 10, 2022

Adidas will continue to sell Yeezy product without the Yeezy name

The athletic brand, facing steep revenue and profit losses after letting go of its most high-profile collaboration, again lowered its 2022 guidance.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 9, 2022

Allbirds’ sales growth ‘disappointing’ given store expansion

The brand is also expanding its relationship with key wholesale partners, which co-CEO Joey Zwillinger says will raise brand awareness.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 9, 2022

Pacsun expands metaverse presence for the holidays

The PacVerse includes an upside-down world, icy wonderland and futuristic airport terminal in an effort to bridge real life and fantasy.

By Jessica Hammers • Nov. 9, 2022

Lululemon didn’t change activewear, it changed apparel

The Canadian brand introduced retail to athleisure. Now Brooks Brothers sells stretch dress shirts and Levi’s owns a yoga business.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 9, 2022

Nike pulls Kyrie Irving shoe, suspends partnership over antisemitic film

Pressure is also building for Amazon to make the film unavailable for streaming, after the basketball star promoted its problematic tropes.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 7, 2022

How to increase LTV: A holiday ecommerce guide

As your ecommerce store attracts new visitors this holiday season, it’s important to think about how to transform seasonal shoppers into lifetime customers.

Nov. 7, 2022

No, Black Friday isn’t here quite yet

A few retailers held splashy sales early in October. But so far discounting is down from last year despite reports of high inventories and wary consumers.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 7, 2022

The majority of online shoppers are anonymous — retailers need a new strategy for conversion

Despite these barriers, analyzing the micro-behaviors of anonymous consumers in real-time can allow retailers to enhance the customer experience and drive conversions. 

Nov. 7, 2022

What do today’s customers expect from in-store retail?

Discover what consumers expect from physical retail spaces as shoppers return to the in-store experience.

Nov. 7, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: DSW bets on shoe repair and Under Armour finally addresses athleisure

Shoppers can drop off their worn shoes at the footwear retailer’s stores. And the athletics brand is broadening its assortment.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 4, 2022

Rothy’s taps Old Navy CMO for chief marketer role as it builds out C-suite

Jamie Gersch will take on the position while another Gap Inc. veteran, Heather Archibald, joins as chief product and merchandising officer.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 4, 2022

Amazon Fashion, Snapchat partner on AR eyewear shopping lenses

Snap’s Senior Vice President of Partnerships Ben Schwerin said the feature was “just the first step in our partnership.”

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 3, 2022

Dollar General boosts toy offering

The retailer worked with vendors to introduce new products — most priced at $10 or less — as consumers search for bargains this holiday season. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 2, 2022

Walmart cuts the price of Walmart+ membership in half for holiday promotion

Along with the discount, the retailer has recently added Paramount+ streaming and rewards to try to lure in new members. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 2, 2022

Ralph Lauren debuts Fortnite clothing capsule tied to physical apparel collection

The clothing brand has redesigned its iconic Polo Pony logo for the first time in its history as part of the collaboration.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 2, 2022

Retailers are wading deeper into customer data. States are raising the alarm.

Brands from Walmart to Peloton are now able to access more personal customer data, including biometric identifiers, as they expand their digital capabilities. Where does that leave them legally?

By Dani James • Nov. 2, 2022

Kohl’s deals-focused holiday blitz features bevy of mobile tactics

The retailer is making use of a new TikTok feature that lets users shake their phones to reveal a Black Friday discount. 

By Peter Adams • Nov. 2, 2022

Floyd opens LA showroom in partnership with Morrow Soft Goods

The location is Floyd’s only in-person retail experience at the moment and marks the brand’s first expansion to the West Coast.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 1, 2022

BuyBuy Baby introduces first private label

The launch comes as Bed Bath & Beyond moves away from owned brands in favor of national labels.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 1, 2022

Google’s new shopping updates focus on deals

The search engine found in a new study that 43% of respondents plan to spend more time looking for discounts this holiday season.

By Dani James • Nov. 1, 2022